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Figure 7-4 Diagrams showing DC and AC flow

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Powering the PC

Your PC uses DC voltage, so some conversion process must take place

before the PC can use AC power from the power company. The power supply

in a computer converts high-voltage AC power from the wall socket to lowvoltage

DC. The first step in powering the PC, therefore, is to get and

maintain a good supply of AC power. Second, you need a power supply to

convert AC to the proper voltage and amperage of DC power for the

motherboard and peripherals. Finally, you need to control the byproduct of

electricity use—namely, heat. Let’s look at the specifics of powering the PC.

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